Public high schoolGrades 9–12Highland Park ISD

Highland Park High School

4220 Emerson Ave, Dallas, TX 75205 · (214) 780-3700

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96 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 96).
2,119students
14.4students per teacher
96.1%attendance
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This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Highland Park High School has earned an A in 6 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 96

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressB · 89

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 97

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Highland Park High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Highland Park ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level98%
Meets grade level91%
Highland Park ISD high schools: 91%
Masters grade level52%
100%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
92%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

2,119students in 2024–25Down 3% from 2,177 the year before
14.4students per teacher147 full-time teachers
16.8average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,967average teacher base pay
0.7%from low-income familiesHighland Park ISD high schools: 0.7%
0.8%English learners
20%in gifted & talented
7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 82.1%Asian 7.8%Hispanic 5.8%Two or More Races 2.8%African American 0.8%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BNorth Dallas High SchoolDallas ISD · 86 · 2.6 mi BHillcrest High SchoolDallas ISD · 88 · 2.9 mi BThomas Jefferson High SchoolDallas ISD · 85 · 3.2 mi BGertrudis Tula and Hector M Flores IDEADallas ISD · 85 · 3.4 mi BUplift Atlas Prep High SchoolUplift Education · 87 · 3.6 mi PThe Hillier SchoolPrivate · 2–8 · 0.5 mi PThe Day School at Hp PresPrivate · PK–K · 0.5 mi PWestminster Presbyterian Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · PK–K · 0.7 mi
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Questions about Highland Park High School

What is Highland Park High School’s TEA rating?

Highland Park High School earned an A (96 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (96) in 2025.

What grades does Highland Park High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Highland Park ISD, at 4220 Emerson Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to Highland Park High School?

2,119 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 2,177 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

Which homes are zoned to Highland Park High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Highland Park ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.